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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
[CoNcLUDED NEXT WEEK.
He Was Great on Painters.

We encountered an old fellow sitting
on the steps of the Northern Pacific
depot at Miles City. Mon. His hair
was very gray, and he had a somewhat
detected and forlorn appearance. A
locomotive VIII stled shrilly down tho
track mile or so, when he gave a
start and pr cked up his ears as it were,
solemnly and expectantly. Then he
said earnestly:
"Panters.' He paused IL moment
and added: Pant ers, by gosh!
Pant ers. | say! Where's my gun?'
Are you something of a panther
hunter!" Briar asked.
Painter hunter. eh!" aud the old
man sank back and grasped h : knees
with his hands. Pant or hunter!
Young man, I'm painter killer! The
only fun have is pant erS! kill 'em,
slaughter 'em. walk in EN-. wade in
'em, sleep 'mong their dead an dyin'
carcasses | began pant err KILN back
in Maine when was boy, nigh unto
sixty years ago. an I've got EN- drove
back an killed of to here! Pant ers,
yoang man, painters! I'm Their nat
raj enemy-the KILN an stackin EN-
sp is the JOY of my declnin' years! An
when il comes to the smaller members
OF the painter family, why ] kick them
to death wildcats, bobcats, howl
cats, henroost-cats, prairie-cats, timber
cats, lynxos, mountain lions, an reg Ter
pant ers fore they're full growed!
There. that crittcr is yellin' agin!-be
here in bout a minute must 90 an
git nv gum Say, lend me 10 cents,
want o git me box o. caps for my
rifle
The loan was negotiated and the old
panther EXTERN nator vanished.
us that man whom we were talking
with over there an old hunter?" /
asked a man who was load .ng freight
car with buffalo bones.
That old fellow! Wen, he claims to
TO be. He came ont from Connecticut
''CO"' ye'i h-'' anu HAS DceH poIuS
on about his panther graveyard ever
since, bat he told ME confdentially one
day last winter. after lent him a buck
ct of coal, that he never saw a panther
and never shot a gun but once in his
life, and that was one Fourth Of july
over forty Years ago, and there wasn't
sny bullet in it then. - Chicago 7rtb-
tlh6.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
Who Wrote Sh aksnaara2

"A Sad Doubtcr' writes TO the editor
of The World: Hamlet overheard
Julius Caesar tell King Lear on the
Twelfth Night after the Tempest that
Antony and Cleopatra had told
COriolanus that Two Gentlemen of
Verona were the authors of Shak-
speare's plays. Lear said: You NAV
take it As You Like 1t, but don't be-
lieve it. for ! heard Romeo and Juliet
say Loves Labor was lost when Troilus
and Cressida stole the Comedy of
Errors and sold it to the Merchant Of
Venice for cup OF sack and dish OF
caraways Timon OF Athens and
Cymbaline were parties to the theft. and
after drinking Measure for Measure
W tn the Merry Wives of Windsor. told
King John all about it. Il chard Ill,
competent critic. said Bacon could
not write wen Winters Tale. and
Henry VIII. sad that settles it. So
WIN make so Much Ado About Moth
ing? Othello was busy discussing o
point OF honor with Henrys w.. ".
and VI. and rs Richard II. was absent
Tanning thu Shrew | could get no
further evidence as To who wrote
but Ais Well that Ends
Well
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
Some Of Oscar Wilde's Yarns

He told two the other day illustra-
! tive OF the disadvantages Of the houses
in block being too much alike. A
man was asked to dinner. and he went
to the house next door to the one
where he had been hidden. His name
was announced, aad his host stepped
forward To welcome him. As it
CHANGED, the guest knew the wife and
not the husband. IL am so very sor.
ry.' said the host. that my wife is
too i'll TO come downs stairs. But we
must get on as well as we can without
her" Still thinking he was in the
right place, the guest staid on. took a
pretty girl to dinner. and had a charm
ing evening. Two days afterward he
met the lady who was to have enter
tanned him, and she assaled him with
reproaches for spelling the symmetry
OF her dinner table. and it came out
that he had inadvertently dned next
door.
The other tale was OF curious look
ing old couple who went TO an evening
party. They knew no one. and seemed
desperately out of place. When the
last guests were gone, the husband
said to the wife, Queer old dodgers
those two old friends of yours" "Of
mine Why. they were your friends,
surely. | never saw them before
well. I'm sure never did, and in
quiry ell cited the fact that thcre was
servants ball next door, and that the
old couple had meant to 60 there, and
had been as uncomfortable as possible
at not finding any Of their acquaint-
ances.
When Mr. Wilde told these stories
they sounded true. but now I've writ.
ten them down, | really don't think
they do. However, II tell the tale"
as heard it told; and also I'll tell you
another one, widely current in London.
that certain duchess invited one of
the cowboys OF the American exhibition
TO dine. and he arrived at the appoint
ed time with his wife and baby. He
said there was no one to leave the |
baby with, so he had to bring him.
The baby was coniidcd 10 the ducal /
and the dinner was served. |
It's the fashion TO tell this story. so |
you may as well believe it. - Boston /
Herald
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
Had Enough.

An old fellow who had never before
seen railroad train. and who. shortly
after board NJ train. experienced the
horrors of coll sion, dragged himself
from under heavy box. and. calling
the conductor, said:
"Cap'n, I've got a-nuff liked il
putty well as long rs you was run
min. but tn fool way o stoppin' yorr
machine don't strike me rs bein' al
together comfortable. Blamed Of Won
hain't killed one man, an yander is
Teller all crppled mp. don't b'lev
m no sc prog ckin', an Of youth
skuze me, l II walk. "-Arkansa.o Tyav.
eler.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
Arabclla. And ! saw at once how much de-

Arabclla. And ! saw at once how much de-
pended on my reply.
'she seems a nice chlld," | answered; and
the three faces before me cleared and bright
encd at the word "child.n
"Yes," said Mrs. Evans; "but am obliged
to be very strict and careful with her lest the
unfortunate child should take after her
mother She is very great trouble TO me, |
assure YOU
I'll always told you, mamma" put in Miss
DE Courcy Evans, 'that YOU were too kind
and indulgent to her; you should have sent
her to school, aud not have burdened your
self with her the way you have done"
zone must do ones dutv" nv dear" re-
Joined her mother, with an attempt AT Chris
tian meekncss and patience; "she requires
constant supervision.
"And she gets 1t, poor child" thought to
myself.
lCDNfTTnrD srNr WEEK
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
before the elephant, a dagger between

before inc eIcpuaHt, uaSSot octNccu
his teeth. A poor devil may have no
cloak, no turban. but he is sure to have
couple Of long-bladed knives thrust
into his meager loin-c 10Th, or a long
bsrreled Arab gun swung over his bare
shoulder Fastened on the persons Of the
Ilyderabadees one sees every var ETY. OF
dcath-dealing weapon, the dOuble-edg-
ed curved scimtar, jagged "tulwar.'
crusader, undulating blades OF blush
steel, perfidious. slim stilettoes, and
battle-axes, with every conceivable
form OF modern aud ancient gun and
pistol. blunderbu,s, and matrh-lock-
Many carry round shields OF trans
parent rhinosceros hide. giided and
painted, or Of steel deliberately IN
crusted with graceful des g mes in gold
and silver.
One is relieved TO learl that all this
feroc Gus domonstrat on is mere dis
play, and that Though bro.ls between
the retinues of the I iyal mobiles do occur,
they are by no mean SO frequent as
one would be led to suppose. Visitors
are, however warned not to enter the
city on foot and alone. for fanat cism
runs high in Hyderabad, and the add
venturous ''intideln is label To be
roughly handled. BE this as it may.
the lofty perch on an elephants back
certainly gives a greater fe cling of Sc
curity, besides which it is undoubtedly
the most advantageous manner IN view
ing the busy street scenes.
had the honor of dining with the
young prime minister, Salar Young. ia
his vast palace just within the city walls,
and Of an informal presentat on TO ii.
ii. the nizam. OF the former | have
already spoken as a highli educated
and polished gentleman. well up on the
lead NJ questions of the day. The nizam
did not impress me so favorably, al
though on account of the very few
words we exchanged am hardly justi-
fled in Offering IA personal RI ticism.
The belief. however, is prevalen.
among the English oflic ials with whom
| came in contact that the nizam, in
spite Of the advantage Of beral edu-
cation under European tutors which he
has had, is not likely to prove pro
motcr or even Jealous supporter OF
the great era Of progress which is even
now dawning bri ghtly over India
Still, he is young, very young. scarce
two and-twenty. understand. In APP
pearance he is decidedly pleasant-Iooh-
ing, short but graceful. and is. at
little distance not unlike the king Of
Spain, on whom be peace. He shows
the influence of his Anglo-Engl sh
train ng principally in his fondness for
polo, at which game he is fair per
former, in his dexter,ty in "tooling'
a coach and four. and $50 rumor has ip
in his indulgence in certain arbitrary
practices within the high walls OF his
palace =!
am sorry TO disappoint any Of my
readers who would fam color native
Indian dinner-pariy with glamor OF
oriental splendor, but the fact is, the
meal was in substance putting aside
the surroundings. the rich costumes OF
the guests, and the army of turbaned
attendants. much the same as any ike
entertainment in London. Paris, or
New York.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21
Was r elieYei.

An Ohio editor was interrupted by
boy who entered his room:
''What do YOU want?" the edito
darby frowning. demanded.
81 have come to tell you. sir, that
your wife has run away with a shoe
maker"
''Oh, is that it' | thought that the
foreman had sent for more COPY
-4rkdnSaW Trareier.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

The Laplanders are said to be DYING out.
Possibly, possibly; but ask some handsome
young man before you accept the report as q
fsct.-Nep Hapen Nc,os.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-10-21

Grass Is usually green, but there isn't any
thing green about grass widow. -Boston
Courier.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20
Awakening of Public Spirit.

Frank Lacey, the photographer, secured for
the improvement Company a splendid photo
graph of the KImberein well, nine miles from
the city when it was displayed Saturday night.
It shows the fame sixty feet high. with the der
rick in the background. Autograph is to be
made from it and each job printer to be sup
piled with an electrotype copy, with matter, de-
scriptve of the city's railroad and other facili-
ties of interest to manufacturers Several OF
the printing houses hare already agreed to use
it on the badk of business envelopes th US assist
ing in advertising the city. The printers will
make u o extra charge for its use and the Indian
apolis Electrotype Foundry has generously
offered to contribute the sleetrotypes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20
Fall Stv1e Hat,

All the new styles. at the lowest prices, 9
'Seaton's Hat Store" % North Pennsylvania 8
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20
A Defense of Indiana Soldiers.

st. Louis Special.
Said Gen. D. P. Grier, in an interview yes
terday: "A short time ago / noticed inter
view with man from the Seventy seventh
Ohio criticising the military appearance and
soldierly qualities of the Pennsylvania and In
diana troops. I have served with the latter.
and can most fatty contradict anyone who says
that its soldiers were inferior to the best that
could be found in any of our armies Better
men, for all kinds of service. never shouldsred
q musket, and no one who has been brought in
contact with them will, feel convinced. dispute
the correctness of my assertion. | had an In
diana regiment in my brigade, and could have
felt no greater confidence in any troops than |
did in them. They were thorough soldiers IN
every respect, and more bitter fighters never
saw in my life. No man can run down Indiana
promDt contradiction"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

Mrs. THoMAs's Dancing Academy, Whe
Block
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20
Pettis, BaSSett&Co

OwING TO my immense trade in ostrich feath-
colorine, will keep open unit! p. II,
Plumes. each. % cents: TIPS, IS cents. The only
practical feather man in the State.
j. j. IRwIN. ONCE. Is S. Illinois st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

THE Anderson Natural gas and Oil Company
as a confirm alton of their good faith. in their
proposals TO the city and people Of Indianapolis,
will make the following endorsements on each
and every application for natural gas issued
by the company:
First-On contracts for q less term that five
years, ''The company agrees to bring the gas
to the city of Indianapolis by Jan /, 1885, 9TH
erwise this contract is void"
Second-On the perpetual contract. "All pay
ments on this contract to be h-ld by said
bank and paid as herein provided, only on the
certificate of John Caven. trustee, that the pipe
line of said company is completed to the city OF
Indianapolis with gas wells owned by said com
pany connected thereto, producing 10000 0C
cubic feet of gas per day. Gas TO be brought &c
the city of Indianapolis in said line on or before
Jan. /, 1888. otherwise said payments to be re
turned by said bank to the applicant upon re-
quest of said trustee"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

Over 1900 pairs of Blankets gray scarlet and white from
IS cents and Newares carried from last
we propose early the make tor
new stock You this sale onetourth and
one-ha value See the Newmarkets from $500
to $3.50, former price $3.50 to S18.
lot of and Winter Dress Goods that through
the fire slightly damaged will be closed to so
the dollar Call and inspect the display of goods whether
wish purchase not
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

Patterson, fine livery. so East Court st.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

The Word .sFlannel"
Probably comes from ''gwlanen." That's Welsh
for wooleu- Don't try TO pronounce it. Paul
Erarss, by the way, has elargo glines OF gfne
and CLANCY gwlanens for fall and winter upder-
wear. besides great stock OF gentlsmens fur
niahings or all kinds, suitable TO the season.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-20

srrorAz run on bedroom sets at VIM. L
EIf4r&
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
Vernon
Corr, spondence of the Gazette.

I-opOuUS4iSC VI GAG bdGSgLS'
VERNON, Tx, Dec. 1.-The grand
jury have presented twenty-five true
bills, all for felonies. Doodle BrooKin
was acquitted yesterday of the charge OF
assault 70 murder; but was Immediately
arrested on two charges Of theft of cattle.
Berry Thompson was, this morning, con-
victed on the charge Of theft Of csttle and
given two years in the penitentiary.
Hon. a. K. Swan of Henrietta, special
judge, appointed by the Governor, to try
c8use in which the title to q valusble
tract of land on Pesse river, was in issue,
rendered his opinion this morning, giving
to Mrs. J. Il. Douglas, plaintiff,
her part of the locstive interest. This
cause has attracted considerable etten-
tin here, and both sides were represented
by able counsel. Judge Swan acquitted
himself we'll, by his impartial and able
rulings. The cause will go the Supreme
court.
John Hammonds, special detective, ana
Dennis Peale, ranger, arrested Tuesday
evening John West, alias Arizons KID,
and J. L. Williams, usually known as
"Lon," thought to be one of the train
robbers on the Southern Pacifc Railroad
in New Mexico. They took from the
parties several head of horses which they
hold for the owners, who may prove their
property.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
RACE TROUBLES.
4 Reign OF Terror in an Arkansas County.
a Bloody Battle.

MEMPHIS, TENN, Dec. "A reign Of
terror prevails in Catesland, in Critten.
den county, Ark, twenty eight miles be.
low Memphis, On the Mississippi river
Martin Thomas and Joe Hamlet arrived
here this afternoon and brought the news
CT an ARRAY which occurred tnis morning
between whites and negroes, which re-
suited il the killing of two negroes and
the woundiDg of several more. The
origin of the sffray grew out of the arrest
of negroes who, it is alleged, insulted
some white ladies' Yesterday. They were
to be tried this morning before q negro
Justice. This act had aroused the indigna-
tion OF the whites and about twelve of
both races met this morning at the pre-
limlnsrY trial before the colored msgis-
trate. AS to who started the row moth
ing can be learned, but in the shooting
that followed both negroes under arrest
were killed, and two or three OF their
friends were killed. The negroes fed but
after arming themselves prepared to re-
turn to the scene of conflict. They fred
st Thomas and Hamlet, who were going
in the direction Of where their compsn-
ions had been killed. The negroes on Cat
Island outnumber the whites ten to one,
and serious trouble is looked for.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
KILLED WITH SLUGS.
a Boy Kills His Mother and Sister While
TrIiDg TO KIT Hts Father

COLUMBIA, S. c., Dec. 2.-Free Ell
wards, farmer of Darlington county,
knocked his wife down and beat and
choked her numerically. While doing Sc
his son John, aged about eighteen years,
interfered. Edwards threw 81 axe at his
son, barely missing him, and proceeded
with the brutal punishment of his wife
The son ran into the house and grabbed q
gun loaded with slugs and scraps of iron,
and commanded his father 10 desfst from
choking his mother. a daughter was at
the time also interfering in behalf of her
mother. Edwards paid no heed to the
threats and his son fired. The father,
mother and daughter fell. The mother
died in half su hour sfterward. There is
little hope of the daughters recovery
The father was only Slightly wounded.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
INFANTILE
SKINDISEASES

Our oldest child, now elk years of age, when
an in ant six months cid was attacked with a
virulent, malignant skin disease. Ali ordinary
remedies failing, we called our family physi.
with almost incredible rapidIty, until the lower
portion of the little fellows person, from the
middle of his back down TO his snecs, was one
icIous. We rad 10 rest at night, no peace by
day. Finally, we were advised to tn the Gu
TICURA REMEDIES. The effect was IMPLY
marve Ious. In three or four weeks a com Dlete
cure was wrought, leaving the little fe lows
person as white and healthy as though he had
never been attacked. In my SopInion your
is a strong. healthy child, perfectly well, no
repetition oEtne disease having ever occurred
V. GEO. B. SMITH,
Atty at Eaw and ExzPfos Att'y Ashland,O
REFERENCEss j. G.4Weist, Druggist, Ash
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03

the purpose Of ascertaining the true
boundar' line between the two counties.
Held: Prior to the acts of the Leglsla-
ture of 1885 there was no provision made
for the bringing of an action OF this kind
in the District court, and as the facts
upon which this seton is based occurred
prior to that time, the demurrer to plan-
lifts amended petition was properly sus-
tanned. The act of 1885 with reference to
this subject is prospective and not retro
spective. There being no error II the
Judgment it will be affirmed. Gaines, J.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN

Are born into the world every day with some
eczematous affectisn, such as milk crust, seal
head, scurf, or daAHruf, sure to develop into
an agonizing eczema. the itching, burning, and
designation of which make life a prolonged
torture unless properly treated.
A warm bathwith CBgICURA SOAP. an eXqul-
site Skin BeautfA er, ands single ppl cation of
CUTICURA, the Grea SKIN Cure, with little
CUTICURA R1ssoLvENT, the New Blood Purifier,
are often sufficient to arrest the progress of the
disease, and point to speedy and permanent
cure. ~
Hence, no mother who loves her children
who takes pride IN their beauty, purity, az 4
health, an In bestowing uponSthem chiid's
greatest fnneritance,-a skin Without blem-
ish, and &body nourished bYspEre blood
should fans to make TRIAL OF thu CUTICURA
REMEDIESs
Sold everywhere. Price, CUTICBRA, 5Oc.;
SOAP, 25c.; REsOLvENT. 81. Prepared by the
POTTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CO., Boston
Mass.
EISend for Chow to Cure Skin Diseases Ga
PAGES, 90 Illustrations, and 100 testimonials.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
To AdVerttsers.

THE GAZETTE has no further promises
to make than its regular circulation for
December, and it will not charge you any
more for advertising in this than any
other month OF the year.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
Marion County Farmers, Alliance.

Special to the Gazette,
JEFF2RsoN, TEX Dec. 2 The Farm
ers' Alliance of this (MarioI) county had
Il meeting st their hall 10 day. Members
from all over the county were present.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
MAYFIELD
u = N 10y - TT

Over Posfefffce. Fine Aluminium
P-aies q Special =. Use Nitrous
%lITTg Oxide Gas for painless extraction
tess r. Of teeth. All work Scientifically
Telephone g.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03

c. P. Shattuck vs.. A. Hinchmsn
& Son; appeal from McLeDnan
county. Appellees alleged in their
petition that they were part
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-12-03
Oancer Of the Tongue.

-, eorp three or four years ago, was tToa
y! VIZ ,5Irer on the side of her tongue near
BID N.shl - the pam was incessant, causing loss
be 1.oe and producing great nervous prostTatlonI
dEeep ING - TINS .rOubIe was rheumatism. IL
Accom- from the shoulders and centered IN tne
hand she az tse i t%o te sa GsG grow Go
BaFerl ny nv the use of a half dozen sInais
sflslsyt.ess of Swlfts Specific, she was entiIely
SEQ VY'a ia restored TO health. This was three
N.eYel a. I'd here has been no return OF the dls
yslrs as0' 1-'N Il. L. MIDDLSBRooKs-
Ess. D., imp (. 1886.
g On Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
4H I- SW1FT SPECIFIC Co, Drawer s. Atlanta I'd
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-07-02

Probably no one thing has causcd such
a general revival Of trade mt j. T.. Bow
er's drug store ns their giving away To
their customers Of SO many frVe trial
bottles OF DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Their trade issimply en-
ormous In this very valuable article from
disappoints. Coughs, colds asthma,
bronchitis. Group, and all throat and
lung Diseases are quickly cured. You
can test IL before buying by getting a
trial bottle free, large size 81. Every
bottle warranted.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-07-02

To San Francisco, Los Angeles and
other California points will be sold at
stations ON the Chicago 4 Northwestern
Railway at frequent intervals during the
summer. For rates, dates and inform
alton apply TO any ticket agent OF the
Chicago x North Western Railway, or
address Il. Il. WILSON, 22-3t.
Gen'l Passenger Agent, Chicago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-07-02

Shipments Of iron ore from the four
Lake Superior districts for the seasonup
Go and including June Ia, 1887, were as
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-07-02

T. Michigan
Indiana Railroads and with the elegant sdTee steamers :" the Detroit Ney
tandou ST. Monday Wn
Sau
andan (2) with IN W. Ry
with iineralR sDaHy fIaly Sunday
80 W.. ALLEN,
Gent Pass Ikt Ag